Somewhere along the line, we replace our childlike sense of curiosity and imagination with fear and self-consciousness. We defer to our “rational” brains. We make ourselves small. We hide. Let’s try something different. Something that requires us only to show up fully and have fun.

Because of movies, we know that fear protects us from dangerous threats like sharks, bears, and summer camp. Because of science, we know that fear is freakin' exhausting and holds us back from the really good stuff in our career. 5 tips to help you work through it.